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Asheville, NC

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Asheville.

Population: 137,611 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Asheville, NC is $481,515 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,200 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,692/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$481,515

Typical home value

-4.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$481,515
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+72.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$519,144
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,200
Median list price
$565,676
Median price per sqft
$319
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
545
For-sale inventory
1,165
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
1,068
1-year forecast
-1.8%
New listings (monthly)
229

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,692/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,482/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,714/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,866/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,109/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
34
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
5
High schools
9
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, Mountain City Public Montessori
Schools include
Claxton Elementary, Asheville Middle, Isaac Dickson Elementary, Early College, Center for Career Innovation

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
753
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
CTS of Asheville, Inc. (2.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
Annual snowfall
11.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
328
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,553
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,261

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Blue Ridge Parkway (3 mi)
National parks include
Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Six Oaks Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,895
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
119,099
Average weekly wage
$1,157
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,028

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AshevilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$481,515$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$535,200$330,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,692/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,895$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Asheville, NC?
$481,515.
What is the median sale price in Asheville, NC?
$535,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Asheville, NC?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Asheville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,692/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Asheville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, landslide, strong wind.
Is Asheville, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 753 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Asheville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Asheville, NC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Asheville, NC?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: CTS of Asheville, Inc., 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Asheville, NC?
34 schools (18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Asheville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 15.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Asheville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Asheville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Asheville

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